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Best playoff performance from a role player; Which top playoff seed should be nervous? Better head coaching destination: Lakers or Kings? Which player has the most on the line this postseason? What is the best postseason storyline?
Never Fold ‘Em, Always Hold ‘Em
Many times it's best for teams to play the hand they're dealt instead of reshuffling the deck.
Playing for Keeps
The conference title is up for grabs for many East teams, but there's also the stakes of playing to retain their own free agents.
Shedding the Labels
Dirk Nowitzki went from Euro big man to best-shooting 7-footer to simply one of the best to have ever played the game.
Thanks for the Dance
As great as he was at the game, Dwyane Wade never used basketball to measure his worth.
The Longshot
Like his brother and dad, Seth Curry can shoot from long range, but his shot at the NBA had to come from much deeper.
Soaring Gold Value
The Denver Nuggets have been built similarly as the Golden State Warriors, but can they overthrow them?
Net Gains
The Brooklyn Nets were supposed to be competing for a top draft pick in 2019, not a playoff spot.

Head2Head: Jamal Murray vs. Derrick White

The gap between rising star Jamal Murray and the relatively unknown underdog Derrick White is closer than you think.

Stick to the Script: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo credits Kobe on his possible MVP season, the secret to his confidence and reveals some details about his upcoming signature shoe.

Podcast: Hot Takes & Shot Fakes

Reflecting on the careers of Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki; Magic Johnson’s resignation and the Lakers dumpster fire season; previewing the first-round playoff matchups.

Four-Point Play

1. Magic Johnson’s greatest trick was making the Lakers disappear 2. The NBA will surpass the NFL next 3. The top-10 career playoff performers playing this postseason 4. The All-Vacation Squad

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